Griots Garage cotton cloths

[01WS6]

Do any of you use griots garage 100% cotton cloths? What are all your guys opinions on there cloths? I am primarily thinking about using them to remove zaino. Please give me your opinions.

Here is the link to them http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1001&SKU=14600

[Redcar GUY]

I have some of them, I like their Micro fibers better. But they do work ok..

[Intel486]

How plush are they and how well do they survive frequent washings?

[William420]

IMO, the plushness is about the same as the ones you can find in the mall. I've used them before and they work... They don't scratch if that's your question. I do think they are overpriced though!

Washed them about 20 times so far and it's still in 1 pc. no rips.

I bought the set of 5 which came with 2 for dry, 2 for wax removal and 1 cotton wash mitt. The thing I like is the towels are labeled with words "DRY" "WAX" etc. so your Mom/GF/Wife won't steal them. I've used the cotton wash mitt but later found Viking 100% chenille works much better (holds more suds).

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

Originally posted by William420
The thing I like is the towels are labeled with words "DRY" "WAX" etc. so your Mom/GF/Wife won't steal them.

LOL...... yeah most of griot's stuff is that way..... made for the guys in the garage. not the ladies in the house!

[01WS6]

Will these cotton cloths scratch if I only use them for removing zaino? Also, how many of them would I need to remove a coat of zaino from my car? They come in ten packs of 19" by 19" do you think that would be enough or should I order two ten packs of them?

Thanks!

[puterbum]

Sorry, I guess I'm a microfiber Zealot . I highly recommend trying out some good microfiber. You can find them from www.yosteve.com (I hear the new ones are awesome!) www.neatitems.com www.properautocare.com www.tacscar.com www.topoftheline.com . Most of these are different towels but you should have good luck with any of them.

I dare to say that most here prefer microfiber over cotton. Yes, I know Zaino recommends cotton but you cannot go wrong with microfiber. Pick up a few and try them out before buying 20 cottons!

FWIW I remember people saying (*I have not used these*) the Griot's MFs are not as good as most reputable microfiber.

[William420]

Originally posted 01WS6
Will these cotton cloths scratch if I only use them for removing zaino? Also, how many of them would I need to remove a coat of zaino from my car? They come in ten packs of 19" by 19" do you think that would be enough or should I order two ten packs of them?

Thanks!

No the towels themself do not scratch if you want to use them for removing Zaino. 10 is more than enough. I usually use 2 towels per coat (folded in quarter, 1 section/panel, flip side etc...)

Like microfiber Zealot said , I strongly suggest looking into those microfiber towels! Those are what I use now.

What towels are you using for drying? Might want to look into Big Blue Drying Towel from CMA.

[Pats300zx]

I have some of the Griots MF towels (3) and they don't compare to the neatitems.com MF's. The NI towels are much plusher.

[01WS6]

Originally posted by William420

What towels are you using for drying? Might want to look into Big Blue Drying Towel from CMA.

I am pretty new to all this detailing stuff so right now I am basicly gathering all my stuff together and reading this board trying to learn all I can. As far as the Big Blue Drying Towel from CMA I planned on oredering two of them as soon as they get more in and turn the order button back on.

Thanks!

[JS]

I pretty much prefer microfiber myself, however I also have the Griot's cloths. They are nice cotton cloths and won't scratch.

However I didn't get them from Griot's.

I ordered them from www.dccarcare.com. I'm almost positive they are the same thing and I got more for cheaper than Griot's sells them for.

http://www.dccarcare.com/cloths.html